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Morning Announcements | Weather chats with Mark Seeley

Documents cast doubt on BNSF explanation of shipping delays
The railroad blames heavy shipping demand and bad weather for significant rail shipping delays last winter -- delays that cost farmers, coal companies, utilities, and grain businesses hundreds of millions of dollars.
Northside Achievement Zone report finds longer enrollment boosts academic success
NAZ President and CEO Sondra Samuels says the higher test scores of kids in third and fifth grades who have been enrolled in the program longer show the investment is paying off.
December feeling like March
University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley discusses the warmer than normal weather that's moved into Minnesota.
Days remain to get insurance through MNsure by Jan. 1
As Monday's deadline to enroll in private health insurance through the state's online insurance website approaches, people who help consumers with the application process say business is booming.
Rothman wants investigation of Commerce Department; GOP wants him out
Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman has asked the state legislative auditor to investigate claims that he disregarded requests from key members of his department to terminate a contract with a controversial nonprofit.